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N247 PYL

1996 Toyota Celica

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

11,680 mi
Last recorded11,680 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Toyota Celica112,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 PYL
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 11,680 miles

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

non stamdard exhaust fitted - emissions unstable

sill covers fitted not allowing full access to prescribed areas

Fail 5 Oct 2011 11,638 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear brake dragging slightly

non stamdard exhaust fitted - emissions unstable

sill covers fitted not allowing full access to prescribed areas

Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,409 miles

drive shaft gaiters cracking.

front tyres getting low on tread and wear on inner edges.

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

rear brakes back plates corrosion.

slight exhaust blow from rear join.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 100,036 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 100,026 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Both rear brake disc dust shields badly corroded (Parts missing)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 92,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 87,868 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 84,070 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 79,742 miles

o/s front seat belt slow to return

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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N247 PYL is a 1996 Toyota Celica in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 112,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N247 PYL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Toyota Celica is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N247 PYL is a 1996 Toyota Celica, first registered on 23 January 1996.

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